Crime

Kaufman County Jail Houses Russell Alan Ragsdale Awaiting Federal Charge

Russell Alan Ragsdale Jr, aged 25, born on June 11, 1999, is currently housed in Kaufman County Jail after his arrest on November 22, 2024. Ragsdale, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 265 pounds, faces serious federal charges following a recent incident involving a firearm.

Kaufman County Man Sentenced to 68 Years For Aggravated Sexual Assault

KAUFMAN - Criminal District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today the conviction of Keith Richard Nemcek, age 45, for Aggravated Sexual Assault, a first-degree felony offense.

Former Rangers Pitcher Matt Bush Arrested, Charged With DWI

In Arlington, former Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush was detained and charged following a multi-vehicle accident that he allegedly caused and subsequently fled. On the evening of October 4th, at around 8:30 p.m., Arlington observed a 2023 Lincoln Aviator, driven by 38-year-old Bush, behaving erratically on Pioneer Parkway. Despite attempts to stop the vehicle, Bush did not comply.

Shots Fired in Mesquite

School Safety Threats Impact North Texas

KAUFMAN COUNTY - School Districts across Texas are responding to circulating threats that authorities believe are a "hoax."

More Than $100,000 In Property Recovered In Forney

FORNEY - The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office and the Constable Precinct 2 Deputies recovered more than $100,000 in stolen property in Forney.

Kaufman Jury Sentences Joseph Adrian Garcia To 50 Years

KAUFMAN - A Kaufman County Jury has sentenced Joseph Adrian Garcia to 50 years in the Texas Penitentiary for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder in 2022.

Sheriffs' Association of Texas Celebrates 150 Years

NAVARRO COUNTY - On Wednesday, the Sheriffs' Association of Texas celebrated 150 years in its place of conception, Navarro County, founded on August 14, 1874.

Two Officers Shot Overnight In Crandall

CRANDALL - Two officers were shot overnight in Crandall at the Exxon station along FM 741.

Stanley Champ’s Life Conviction for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child Affirmed

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Dallas Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child

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Kaufman County Activist Larry Vrzalik Arrested On Theft Charges

TERRELL— Larry Vrzalik, a local businessman and political activist, was arrested after a warrant was issued to the Terrell Police Department for alleged property theft, a Class B Misdemeanor.